•September 8, 2021•
One in 10 people in Illinois struggles with hunger every day, including one in eight children, according to Feeding America. When families are hungry, making healthier choices can be even more difficult. A new project focused on expanding food access was recently allocated funds through University of Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. Read More
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General Dacey Trail Hay Ride For People with Mobility Restrictions
•September 8, 2021•
The 2021 General Dacey Trail Hay Ride for People with Mobility Restrictions will be held on October 13th. This event features scenic hayride tours of the General Dacey Trail for all, young and old, who are physically unable to walk the trail on their own. The trailers used for the events are made to accommodate wheelchairs and sitting participants. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) staff will be on standby to assist any participants that may need assistance. Family or staff support are encouraged to ride along for the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Tours arrive and depart from the Shelbyville Aquatic Center parking lot in Shelbyville’s Forest Park. This event is made possible by Lake Shelbyville USACE, General Dacey Trail, and Sloan Implement of Shelbyville. Departure times are 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. To reserve a seat and time slot, please contact the Lake Shelbyville Interpretive Services and Outreach Program Department at 217-774-3951 ext. 7047.
Mobile Food Pantry
•September 8, 2021•
The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperation with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District, will have a mobile food pantry Wednesday, October 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. You must sign up prior to September 28. Call 217-774-9546 during business hours 8 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Once your form is completed by phone you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to your household size on October 6 from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Windsor Grade School cafeteria.
Remember When? 9-8-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
A $1.5 million project designed to shore up Bethany’s collapsing streets was brought a step closer to reality by the Moultrie County Board. The board authorized the county engineer to sign a letter of intent with the village and state to participate in an infrastructure project to renovate storm sewers and streets in Bethany. The letter of intent said the costs would be split between federal, county, village and state with a total of $1,585,000.
Both the Sullivan boys’ and girls’ cross country teams won their first home meet against Central A&M. The Redskins defeated the Raiders 24 to 37. The Lady Reds defeated the Lady Raiders 19-40. Read More
Facts for Families: Back to School, Back to Bullying?
•September 8, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
As we enter a new school year, I would like to share another great article from Extension Educator Karla Belzer that addresses something that can happen in the school environment – bullying. Karla says: As children return to schools and classrooms this fall after a year of a variety of learning environments, many parents and caregivers may find themselves concerned about bullying. Recent research indicated, not surprisingly, that rates of school bullying dropped during the pandemic – likely as a result of many students participating in remote learning environments. And, as students spend more and more time in digital, on-line learning environments, the risk for cyberbullying can increase as well.
A concerned parent once approached me with a myriad of questions on bullying. Why was her child being excluded from the peer group? What about name calling – is that bullying? Why is her child being picked on? What can she do to help? As the questions went on, one in particular stood out to me: “Is this normal?” It became clear: this parent was having difficulty distinguishing between “normal” peer conflict and bullying. Read More
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Bailey Bennett and Miles Harlin each earned medalist honors against Windsor Stewardson-Strasburg Sept. 2.
Obituaries 9-8-2021: Alice Hicks
Dora "Alice" Hicks
Dora “Alice” Hicks, 94, of Petersburg, formerly of Windsor, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg. Read More
The 9/11 Memorial
•September 8, 2021•
Among the more indelible images to emerge on September 11, 2001 was the sight of two planes crashing into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. Still photos and video footage of those planes flying into the Twin Towers were the first images of the attacks many Americans saw, and no one who watched events unfold that morning will ever forget those images.
Though both the North and South Towers fell on that day, today the site where each tower once stood is a serene retreat in the bustling lower Manhattan neighborhood that was shaken to its core on the day of the attacks. The 9/11 Memorial was designed by architect Michael Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum notes that Arad and Walker’s proposal was chosen in a design competition that featured 5,201 submissions from 63 countries. Read More
Bethany Alumni Banquet Cancelled
•September 8, 2021•
It is with regret that the Executive Committee has decided to cancel the Bethany High School Alumni Banquet scheduled for October 2nd, due to rising COVID-19 cases and the mask mandate.
The existing plans for this year will be moved to next year so save the date of October 1, 2022.
If you have already sent in your reservation, they will reach out to each of you within the next week or so.
They continue to work on updating addresses for all alumni so if you did not receive a mailing from them, please private message them your updated information.
Sullivan Sports Briefs
•September 8, 2021•
SOV Football
Sullivan/Okaw Valley dropped its second game of the year with a 50-6 loss to Newton at Newton Friday.
Sullivan scored its touchdown on a pass play in the second quarter.
Newton took a 30-point lead into halftime.
For SOV, Kyle Corkill was 8-for-12 passing for 104 yards, including the touchdown pass, and he rushed for 31 yards.
Will Dawkins finish with 32-yards receiving on two catches.
Ryan Villalobos caught one pass for 64 yards, and Trey McRill totaled 38 yards rushing.
SOV is set to hit he road Friday to take on Tuscola. Read More